In this episode, we’re getting into why UX tends to go downhill as companies get bigger, how AI is shaking up design and coding, and what’s going on with Arc now that The Browser Company is switching gears. We chat about Figma’s growing pains, the AI tools that are making work faster (and maybe more fun), and why designers need to think beyond just pixels. Plus, we’re sharing some must-try apps that are seriously changing the game.

Topics Discussed:

• ​Why big companies struggle with UX and innovation
• ​ AI-powered design and coding tools: Cursor, V0, Bolt.new, Replit
• ​ The browser wars: What’s next for Arc?
• ​ The role of Figma, Blender, and Auto Layout struggles
• ​ Why startups often fail and how AI might change that
• ​ The best tools for video and photo editing on iPhone

Must-Try Apps:

🔹 Cursor – AI-powered coding assistant that speeds up development

🔹 V0 by Vercel – AI code generator for building React components

🔹 Bolt.new – AI-powered UI generator, similar to V0

🔹 Replit – Cloud-based IDE for AI-assisted development

🔹 MacWhisper – Local AI transcription for Mac

🔹 Fireflies.ai – AI meeting transcription and note-taking

🔹 Kino – High-quality iPhone video recording with Apple Log support

🔹 Halide – Advanced iPhone photography app for pro-level shots

🔹 BlueSky – The Twitter alternative with an open API

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